Examples
Meaning
there is a lack/shortage of N
Notes
When used avalently.
| Kalaallisut | Translation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| aalisagaalatsivoq | there is a shortage of fish | |
| meqqutaalatsivoq | there is a shortage of needles | From meqqut, 'needle', i.e. a tə-stem. |
| puisaalatsivoq | there are almost no seals | From {puəcə}N, 'seal', i.e. a true ə-stem. |
| aataavilatsivoq | there are few seals | From aataq, a type of seal. |
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